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Alabama’s current concealed carry law may be unconstitutional. The phrase “may issue” allows county sheriffs discretion in deciding whether each applicant has “good reason” to carry a concealed pistol. In order to ensure that Alabama’s law complies with the requirements of the Second Amendment, Section 13A-11-75 of the Code of Alabama should be changed from a “may issue” law to a “shall issue” law where applicants not otherwise prohibited from carrying a pistol are granted a permit. In order to offer complete transparency, the Legislature should clarify that there is no licensing requirement to carry a pistol unconcealed when not in a vehicle, provided that the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from carrying a pistol.